Festina Leather Men's Watch

What sets a Festina men's leather watch apart, measured across our catalogue

We compared these models with all of our Festina men's watches. First difference, the date: all of them display it, compared with three in four for the brand. Second difference, the style: the classic watch accounts for more than half of the leather selection, about twice its share across the rest of the range, and the Retro line is twice as present. Third difference, the clasp: all of them close with a pin buckle, whereas the deployant clasp dominates on Festina steel watches.

Other points do not change. The chronograph features on around one watch in three, as elsewhere in the Festina range, and the median diameter remains 44 mm, with a strap about 20 mm wide. A Festina men's leather watch is therefore not a scaled-down version: it is the same watch, dressed differently.

Festina men's leather watch: black, blue or brown

Black leather dominates, on about seven straps in ten. Blue follows, on roughly one strap in five, a colour far more common than elsewhere in the Festina range, and brown brings up the rear. A blue Festina men's leather watch pairs naturally with a blue dial: discover these models in our selection blue Festina men's watch. As for dials, blue comes first, ahead of grey and black, then white and silver, with baton indexes on the vast majority.

How to choose a Festina men's leather watch

A Festina men's leather watch is first chosen according to use. The Retro line, with its classic style, suits the office and evening wear. The Sport line has a more technical look. For water, around seven watches in ten are water-resistant to 5 ATM, suitable for an occasional shower but not for swimming pool use, and the others are water-resistant to 10 ATM. Even at 10 ATM, leather does not like water: remove the watch before swimming, or change the strap.

A Festina men's leather strap watch also develops a patina over time: that is part of its charm. Keep it dry, away from perfume, and let the leather breathe between wearings. To compare with other brands, see our page men's leather strap watch, and the full range at Festina men's watch.